St. Joseph County property record for 500 Wenzel St, Sturgis, MI 49091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,000 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052-530-065-00 |
| Primary APN | 052-530-065-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 500 WENZEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49091-1642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 9. PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ADD. CITY OF STURGIS. |
| Legal Subdivision | PRAIRIE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | STURGIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
500 Wenzel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 WENZEL ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-1642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Book / Page | 717 / 819 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2024002079 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 500 WENZEL ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-1642 |
| Document Number | 2024002079 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024002079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65508 M 66, STURGIS, MI 49091-9140 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 500 WENZEL ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-1642 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Wenzel St was $1,450 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| Municipality | Sturgis City |
| Unified School District | Sturgis Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,000 (+5.52%) Land $5,800 Building $80,200 | $172,000 (+5.52%) Land $11,600 Building $160,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,500 Land $4,600 Building $76,900 | $163,000 Land $9,200 Building $153,800 |
| 2023 | $61,200 Land $4,600 Building $56,600 | $122,400 Land $9,200 Building $113,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Wenzel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 500 Wenzel St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STURGIS serves 11,920 people · EPA ID MI0006440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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